FREE · US TAXES · 2026 IRS FIGURES

How much should I set aside for taxes?

A quick US self-employment tax calculator for freelancers, contractors and 1099 workers. Enter your numbers for the year and see what to put away from every payment.

Your 2026 numbers

Mileage uses the IRS 2026 rate of 72.5¢ per mile (Jan–Jun). Miles from July 1 earn 76¢, so your real deduction may be a little higher.

0%
of every payment
is what to set aside for federal, self-employment and state tax.
Net profit
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Total estimated tax
$0
Per quarter
$0

Where your income goes

Quarterly estimated payments

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Assumes your income is spread evenly through the year. Your real quarterly amounts depend on when you're paid.

Track it all year, automatically

  • Log every payment, expense and trip: your set-aside % updates as you go
  • Quarterly amounts based on what you actually earned each quarter
  • Expenses sorted into Schedule C categories, plus a mileage log
  • A visual dashboard with charts, for Google Sheets and Excel
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